Sketch and map of a trip from Philadelphia to Tinicum Island, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, where the Swedes founded the first permanent colony, and established and maintained for twelve years (from 1643 to 1655) the first seat of government in Pennsylvania, thirty-nine years before the coming of William Penn. This itinerary includes points of historic interest in the old Swedish settlements, Wacaco, Passyunk and Kingsessing, Philadelphia.

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Paxson, Henry D

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